Got one a few months ago and I’m honesty in love with it. Definitely my first pick for a weapon if there’s ever a situation where you need one. Unless you’ve got some massive property where you need rifle level range, if you’re just protecting your home I couldn’t think of a better gun
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Yeah, many people who own a gun for self defense can't afford to buy ammo for practice because of people dumping magazines into the dirt for youtube or istagram likes.
I can't believe other vets were giving this guy crap for practicing in his full kit. I see nothing wrong with it. (Dang... Didnt think this comment would attract this much debate... anyways 💁♂️ I don't care about this anymore.. let's all move on! Im probably just going to try delete this comment idk 🤷♂️ THANK YOU for the likes!
I was talking to a new guy in my platoon and he started going off about how superior the AK platform and 7.62 is to the AR and I almost got into it... but I stopped myself. Ok friend yeah the AK is a good weapon, cool opinion bro.
@@SharkByteOfficial Beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend. Example: some people find Sarah Jessica Parker attractive 🤷♂️...I'd also inject the 1897 Trenchgun into this conversation though.
One aspect about the Beretta 1301 that I love is it's deceptively small size. When many people first see a 1301, they initially think it's an SBS (Short Barreled Shotgun) because it looks so short. Beretta has managed to make the barrel on the 1301 look shorter then it actually is. Add this to it's light weight and features, and you've got an Awesome shotgun.
The reason the 1301 "looks" shorter when compared to other shotguns is it's shorter LOP, not any type of "smoke and mirrors" magic on the visual aspect of the barrel.
@@kwb377 well and also the much longer foregrip/rail that covers that barrel, the m4 has a very short LOP also however doesn't get confused as a SBS compared to the beretta
It looks like it has a shorter receiver than most shotguns, which probably helps. If you ever see an 18 inch double or single barrel, they look almost *too* short. But that's just because they have very short receivers which lends themselves to a short overall length.
Love my Beretta 1301! It’s been 100% reliable with every type of ammo and is the bella of shotguns. The Nordic tube extension is a must! The Magpul stock is much better than the pistol grip one from Mesa Tactical.
To maintain 922r compliance, make sure that the follower is also changed out. Look up what the feds consider to be okay and not. You'll see that just adding the extension can land you into hot water.
Been watching this channel for years now. I own a 1301 and love it! While I’ve never shot an M4, I have shot many other Benelli shotguns, very fine weapons. The 1301 is perfect in my world, I’ll never get rid of it!
@@bluejaysfan965 I handled the M4 while deciding. It’s very cool and obviously a proven weapon. It felt too big/bulky to me. The 1301 is sleek, short, easy to wield. Plus it has the fastest trigger system there is. It’s super smooth and comfortable. It’s about $500 cheaper, though the 1301 is still expensive. I didn’t care about the price, I just bought what I liked best. Let us know what you pick up!
12:50 "Whether you're going through a shooting course, or you're larping, or it's the end of the world and you're just smoking Tuscan Raiders, whatever the hell you're doing...." That got me lmao
I had been looking for an M4 for about a year, and six months ago I finally gave up and “settled” on a 1301. Mine came from the factory with the extended magazine and QD clamp at the front. I was a little disappointed that I was having to settle until about 2 seconds into shooting it and realized just how fantastic it is. I recently (Friday) found an M4 at my usual gun shop for sale, and really didn’t have any buyers remorse. Really impressed with just how good this thing is.
I never knew anything about Beretta shotguns until I switched from my browning xs skeet to a Beretta urika al391... their line of autoloaders are absolutely amazing!!
@@contractzero1194 I don't have much experience with their pistols but definitely wouldn't hesitate owning one. I have around 5000 rnds through my shotgun and it runs flawless. It doesn't see much competition use anymore but I use it dove hunting every year. It's a little heavy for a field gun but swings nicely.
@@contractzero1194 I used to report every single one I saw, I’ve since given up. They are bots and for every account that’s deleted, a program somehow makes 10 more and it almost seems like a hydra, take out one and 2 grow back in its place. Yet if I say anything remotely curse word heavy, my comment is shadow deleted in 20 seconds. Tired of CZcams’s crap.
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@@contractzero1194 Let’s go ahead and start a militia and burn it all down man. Or just stay home and continue to watch CZcams videos. I’m cool with whatever tbh
Great review! I have a Benelli M4 and I tell everyone that asks which one I would go with that if I didn't already have a M4 that I would go with a 1301. You can't lose either way but you can buy a lot of ammo with the price difference. They are both fantastic shotguns. The only problem is availability...
The BLink action has been around for awhile, actually. I’ve used a beretta a40 for duck hunting-the a400 is the second iteration of the BLink I think- and I’ve dropped it in the mud way too many times and I’ve never had a malfunction. It’s a phenomenal system and it’s super easy to work on/clean. It’s comparable to a short stroke piston or a gas tappet system in terms of both disassembly and operation. It’s one of my favorites and I think it’s a real contender against the benelli
Only time I ever had an issue with my A-400 was the first couple hundred rounds due to cycling issues, but it was the water foul model that could shoot 3 1/2" shells and I was using it to shoot sporting clays. Long story short the issue was due to light loads in a gun that wasn't broken in yet and since then I have never had an issue with it and love my A-400.
Beretta 1301 Tactical is the best semi-auto shotgun ever made. To compare it with Benelli M4 reminds me about comparing Mossberg 590 to Remington 870. Difference in between these two pump-action shotguns are that Mossberg 500 (590) doesn’t have anything stupid on it, but Remington 870 doesn’t have anything that is not stupid. The same explanation is valid to describe differences in between 1301 and M4. Beretta factory is 498 years old factory, 441 years older than Benelli. Keep good work!
Here's why you care about that bolt being faster: because it's *lighter.* And the reason why you care about it being lighter is because it will cycle grossly weak 12 gauge shots that the M4 won't. It also translates into a touch less kick against you, because the mass of the bolt is a contributing factor on a shot-to-shot basis. Also, we're not humping these on a 5-mike through dusty environments. The M4 may be battle-proven -- I'm not arguing that -- I'm arguing that in the conditions we're going to be using our shotguns, the extra 'beef' of an M4 is a detriment, not a benefit. To that end, the 1301 is winning competitions, and the M4 is rarely even used. But if you examine what wins a competition, you'll see that it has a lot do with what wins a gun-fight: _it's the _*_first_*_ to put metal on target._ ... and that's where the 1301 outshines the M4, as proven by competitions.
I was under the impression that what made the m4 so cool was it’s self regulating gas system that allows it to even shoot underpowered less lethal rounds without having to change how it’s gassed. I agree that the lighter carrier helps the beretta, but I don’t think it’s necessarily an issue for the m4
So basically if I want a comp shotgun, go 1301. If I want a reliable combat shotgun, go M4. Got it. And the M4 can shoot lighter loads, as well. I have both and have had no issues.
1301 is great. I bought mine lightly used for a great price and added magpul stock “ aridus industries “ adapter & bolt mechanism which corrects the release issue of the early unit. Still waiting for the re-stocking of the foregrip from aridus but love love love my 1301.
Get the LTT 1301, worth the effort and wait. Got mine over a year ago and had to wait 6months before I got it. Fell in love with it after the MrGunsNGear review two years ago.
I have a Benelli. We have the M4s in the Marine Corps. I am now looking into getting the Beretta 1301. From what I've seen I may just like this better than the Benelli 1014 (M4). Time will tell.
Got one in FDE, got the mag extender and looking at more to put on. Love the gun. It’s light and easy to operate. Factory sights are accurate. Just a great gun to have.
I trained for two decades on the 870 SBR with ghost rings on a Wilson combat timed with accuracy with slugs, including a combat load to throw in from the belt. That also was 00 buck shot. The training is there which led me get the Mossberg 830A1when it came out as I love ghost rings. I modified the hell out of it over the years.
What mods have you done on your 930? I have a 930spx and the aftermarket options seem pretty limited aside from sling mounts. Magpul thinks they're herporrheaids, I guess ..
I’ve been using Beretta competition guns for years, 1301FP, 390’s and the A400. They all have been wonderful high mileage guns. My A390st has fired at least a house worth of ammo through it without any parts breakage. Everything from lightweight bird shot to slugs. No issues. Has killed everything from clay through deer. If the new 1301 is anywhere near as durable it will give the Benelli a run for its money.
Beautiful shotgun. If I hadn’t already blown my shotgun budget on an M2 I would buy one. The M2 is the easiest shotgun to clean ever. My former home defense shotgun was my duck and goose gun, an Ithaca 37 for which I bought an aftermarket riot barrel. Love my old Ithaca, smoothest pump action you can imagine.
Oh man I'm pumped for this one. I have an m4, it's undeniably great and is the gold standard for a reason, but I also have an LTT 1301 and so far it's every bit as good. I love them both. It's nice to see the 1301 getting some love.
@@wcsdiaries I haven't put them through enough torture to be able to declare a winner with reliability, they've both been essentially flawless. During the first 100 or so rounds with the m4 I ran some light Target loads as fast as I could, and it choked a couple times, but it's run everything else flawlessly. The 1301 has run everything, even light rounds during the break in period. I have full confidence in both. I do find the 1301 is easier to operate with it's superior controls - @garand was absolutely correct regarding the controls. There's nothing wrong with the m4's controls, the 1301's are just better. If better controls make the shooter more reliable, then I suppose the 1301 is arguably more reliable? I think if I'm in my home, I choose the 1301 and if I'm outdoors I grab the m4. Also, the mlok hand guard on my 1301 makes mounting accessories much easier than on the m4. Hopefully this helps.
@@wcsdiaries that's a good question, I'm not sure. I bought my 1301 with all the bells and whistles/upgrades from Langdon tactical about 6 months ago, and they're supplied directly by Beretta so I'd assume it's the most recent generation.
@@wcsdiaries also watch tfbtv review the 1301 if you have a chance. I think the consensus is that nobody is ready to say it's better than the m4, but a lot of people are comfortable calling them peers, and it's a much better value. That being said, if it's truly a defense scenario, I don't care about cost.
After watching several videos on tactical shotguns in my pre purchase research it was this excellent video that convinced me the Beretta 1301 was the gun for me. I purchased one two weeks ago taking time to set it up with red dot,light,sling and ammo cards I finally got it to the range today and this gun is an absolute Beast ran 100% with 5 different types of ammo it was the most fun I have had in a long time. Thanks for this great video review!
As a motorcycle rider I always went with the Italian Alpinestars boots for both dirt and street, but a lot of those are made in Asia now. The Gaerne’s are still made in Italy and I can see the difference in the stiching and attention to fit in the lining. Alpinestars are still pretty good.
I just picked a 1301 up a couple months ago and I love it. With the magazine extension Ive found that shells that dont allow you to load a full 7 in the tube you can get the shell in 90% of the way in and it shucks the 7th shell into the gate for an easy ghost load
I'm not a fanboy of any particular mfr, but Beretta triggers are impecable, even out of the box. Im seriously looking at the Beretta 1301 now. Thanks GT.
@@LIONTAMER3D I gotta say, that is what I have heard. But for the decades of me shootin, I have not had the opportunity to shoot a CZ. So I must take yours and other knowledgeable/experienced folks word for it. But the Beretta trigger I know and it is sweet!
@@PraiseCaster i have a pair of cz pistols. one that i never carry, so the trigger rests @ the break, there's no "take up"; any amount of pressure will discharge the firearm. the one i do carry, i left 6mm of take up on the trigger because take up on a carry gun is essentially a safety mechanism. both triggers reset @ 4mm off the wall: fire a shot & the trigger comes out 4mm before the next shot is ready to go. it took about a year to learn to run both triggers =/
I own the Langdon Tactical version of the Beretta 1301. It is a sweet shotgun, a serious fighting shotgun out of the box. Never had any issues with the shotgun. I love the gun! Cannot outrun the cycling of this gun with heavy loads double 00 buck and slugs. Excellent review!
@@brokenwrench404 No, and I have fumbled many a quad load in my attempts. I got a shell stuck once trying to ghost load but that was on me. Going to get a metal pic' rail on top. The polymer factory rail has come loose on me twice in 600rounds over two years.
I'm a novice gun enthusiast and I recently purchased my first shotgun. I went with the Beretta 1301 tactical. The thing that most impressed me that I find is not noted in many of the reviews of this weapon I found online is the perfect weight balance that you get between the rear stock and front end of the gun. The M4, aside from it being heavier, felt top heavy toward the barrel in my hands. I think the even weight balance makes the recoil to weight ration so impressive for the Beretta 1304. It feels balanced in the hands while aiming as well. Reminds me of a mid engine Porsche. Just perfectly engineered without unnecessary bells and whistles.
@@ignis_infinitus_infernus Absolutely, it's basically the same shotgun at a cheaper price with no sacrifice in quality imo. You will not be disappointed with it.
@@hoffmiermp It makes you wonder why(from a business perspective) Beretta would undercut/cannibalize their Benelli M4 sales with the 1301, as the M4 has a higher price point yet the cheaper 1301 delivers nearly identical performance.
@@JJW3 I wouldn't say undercut/cannibalize sales per say. It was a matter of time before the patent ran out and others start following suit on a platform that flat out works. Hell, even the turks came out with a wanna be "turkelli" and I have some serious reservations about that shotgun.
@@hoffmiermp yeah!!! James Reeves of "TFB TV" had just done a torture test video on the "Turknelli", and while he was in the middle of firing it, it jammed a couple of times. so this made me think, that the Turks made it with cheaply made parts and whatnot.
Tried the competition version of this shotgun. The action is amazingly smooth. Definitely recommend it to anyone interested in a good semi auto shotgun
Love my 1301. Light to heavy loads it eats everything. The bolt release on the second gen is good to go. The magpul stock is a must. Aridus And GG&G both make good stock adaptors.
Everybody complained about the first gen bolt release but I actually like it because I can unload the magazine at lightning speed. I've never accidentally pressed the rear of the bolt release and had them all fly out during competition, but I guess some people have. I only shoot clays though, maybe if you're running and gunning and crawling around, then it could be a problem.
I have one. I like it a lot. Only my coach gun “cycles” faster. The Bennelli is probably better for issuing to crayon eaters who’ll use it as a tent stake or baseball bat between firefights. The 1301 is better for civilians like myself who will mostly only be the scourge of paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and steel plates.
I had a nightmare with my 1301. Out of the box, the barrel was not aligned correctly in the barrel extension such that the front sight post was off to the side and the the mag tube and barrel were not parallel. The gas block being twisted was my biggest concern as the piston would not ride properly on the mag tube, causing it to wear faster. Beretta said it had to go back for warranty repair so I ship it off to them. Eight months and lots of phone calls later, they tell me it needs a new barrel…well Duh, I could have told them that. Next problem is that barrels are on back order. Four months later, yeah, that’s right, a year after shipping it back, I get it back, open the box, and the alignment is even worse than with the original barrel (that I had asked to get back since it had the original serial number, but they kept it). Back on the phone and this time they agree to let me keep the gun and just send me a new barrel. A month or so later I get another barrel, slap it in, and the sight post is welded to the end of the barrel off center…at least the gas block is aligned correctly so I don’t feel bad shooting it. Back on the phone with Beretta again and another barrel is on the way. I get the next barrel a month later, throw it in, and finally everything is aligned correctly. Never mind that the end of the sight post looks like it was struck with a chisel several times and some dimpling on the inner surface of the post that looks like someone put a bar in there to twist it. At least everything is straight now. Anyways, four barrels and 14 months later, my 1301 is fixed as much as it’s going to get. So check your 1301 for proper alignment. Take off the fore-end, flip the gun over, and look to make sure the mag tube is parallel with the barrel, and check that your front sight post is vertical. I went to Scheel’s in Sparks, NV where they had at least a dozen 1301s on racks such that anyone could pick them up and inspect. Out of the dozen there, at least half had a front sight post that was not vertical. I couldn’t tell without taking the fore-end off, but I imagine several of those also had the gas block twisted to the side such that the barrel and mag tube were not parallel.
Loved this review, I've been in love with the M-4 forever I just couldn't afford one. After watching this I have complete faith that the 1301 is a VERY capable AND affordable shotgun. Oh, also thank you I love your videos.
Its still above 1 grand so its not exactly affordable. If you can buy this which is $1500 then there shouldnt be any problems buying the m4 which is only a couple hundred more…
Easily the best firearm-entertainment channel on CZcams, so honest, so passionate, so professional, so informative, with good cinematography that's fun but not cheesy or boring.
This the best firearm and shooting channel in all the ‘tube. I’m not really even much of a gun guy and I love his work. It’s super informative and crazy entertaining. Job well done my dude, job well done.
I've been waiting for this one for quite a while. And I would have to give the Langdon Tactical version of the Beretta 1301 the nod. I have an LT Elite 92 and am confident that LT provides an exceptional shotgun here.
Fun-fact: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 1301 with gray Magpul furniture was featured in Chris Prat's most recent movie, The Tomorrow War. Why am I saying this? Because that movie is what introduced me to this shotgun. And since then I have wanted one. Dang it Garandthumb, now I can't get one of these for a long time, because you made a great video on it. Lol.
Been waiting for this review for months and it definitely lived up to my expectations! I've had my Beretta 1301 for almost 2 years now and haven't had any issues. One of my favorite guns in the collection!
I just bought the berretta a400. It's the same design with all the same controls on a waterfowl gun. It makes loading with heavy gloves on way easier. The biggest difference is it has berretas kickoff system in the stock so I'd be interest to see if it is even softer recoiling.
I own 2 of the A400 models and a 1301 comp. If we are splitting hairs the 1301 is the same design as the A300. The A400 is a 3.5" receiver, A300 is 3".
As usual another great and entertaining review. I've got the original 1301 comp pro and am very happy with it. I have the kick-off dampening system in the stock. It's lite weight and takes away some of thump from big loads.
I've been seriously considering the Beretta 1301 because of the gun laws here in New York, by my interpretation, it's one of the few semi-auto shotguns that isn't banned.
I have the competition version, which I chose because I’ve been shooting flying targets for a long time, so I’m very comfortable running a bead sight. Easily my favorite shotgun.
same here. not to mention the extra 5.5" inches of barrel doesnt hurt, you get more capacity with extension tubes and a longer bead. I saw a guy with a 1301 tac and a 11 shot extension past the barrel and had a laugh.
Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 I'm in high-level protection, and the 1301 offers an extremely rare opportunity own a phenomenal weapon at a fantastic low price: it could be priced a lot closer to the Benelli M4 (also owned by Baretta).. it's faster than the M4 (you can't out-run it), fasts reloads are a LOT easier than the M4 (especially as you avoid the M4 issue of getting your thumb busted), has Barreta quality, handles all loads effortlessly and is significantly cheaper. It's more streamlined shape allows for more snag-free deployment. The M4 however, is sexier. Thanks for the great video..
Thanks for the great video! The Benelli 1301 Tactical is designed for acceptable felt recoil using low recoil loads from 1200 to 1325 fps. The lightweight allows you to put 12 rounds on the shell carriers, a light, a red dot and a sling on the weapon without the overall weight being burdensome.
This thing loaded like a Krag-Jørgensen. Really neat and simple Idea. Allows you to keep loading one by one but also keeping the mag tube loaded till you really need to unless he’ll much like the krag.
I have shot a beretta a300 for waterfowl for years… I clean it once a season I don’t care how muddy or filled with branches and shit it gets. My gun has never once jammed (except for feeding turkey loads). On every hunt I have been on, guys running benelli super black eagles have issues and spend 15-20 minutes trying to fix their gun every hunt. I know there is obviously a lot of differences between hunting and tactical shotguns, however, I’m extremely impressed with my beretta a300. I prefer shooting it over my browning Maxus any day. I’ve literally shoved bean stalks behind the bolt and shot it just to prove to my friends it cycle through anything.
I have been wanting this shotgun since I first laid eyes on it shortly after it's release. And after doing some other research, I specifically held out until flannel daddy did a review..and now it has come. I guess I'll be getting it after all haha
The 1301's bolt release also obviously has a lever attached to it, which gives you more strength/leverage to actuate it if you press down on the far end of the lever, which I presume makes it very EASY to release the bolt! That's excellent.
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If I didn’t already have a Benelli M4, I’d get one of these. I’m jealous that you can put a Magpul stock on that. If that’s the Italian Stallion, the Benelli is Clubber Lang. “What’s your prediction for the fight?” “Pain”
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There is a Winchester low recoil low noise round I use in cowboy action shooting that is like 950 fps. My M2 will not cycle it reliably (about 50%). But that is the only commercial load it won’t reliably cycle. It will cycle even the “low recoil target loads.”
To compete with the benelli you have to get all the LTT upgrades, and by that point, you're already paying the same amount (or more if you want to mount an optic).
I watch the first few minutes every morning for my morning motivation. The music goes great with it. Love this channel just need a little more MOJO mixed in. You two are awesome and entertaining together!!
This guy is making content. Why is there hate because of what he's wearing? Getting to see th "italian Stallion" in action from all these great angles is a huge plus+, and he makes it interesting to watch.
I love my Benelli M2. All I did was put a 10 round tube, improved lifter, enlarged bolt handle and release and a flashlight on it. I am a fan of the M4 and the Beretta as well but have found that my M2 is more versatile when it comes to being useful for hunting too by throwing on a 26" barrel. Being a poor slob I have to always consider how versatile my kit is.
@@jasminebebe3455 someone above just said it's only for the competition versions that you can swap barrels. Maybe in the future. That would really make it a do it all.
@@tec2388 oh yeah, I do a little light skeet shooting using the Full breacher Choke with mine haha. It runs flawlessly with any round I've ever put through it. I've also ran 2k rounds through mine without cleaning in 2 years and it still runs great. I made a video about mine too actually.
For anyone considering this shotgun, go for it. Aftermarket is a bit limited but there's more aftermarket support being developed for it, currently aridus industries and GG&G are the only ones offering most of the accessories, Mesa tactical offers a pistol grip version of the stock for the 1301 if that is your thing
I realize the video came out a while ago I watch on TV instead of computer. Just want to say this video is so well done the camera angles, the shooting closeups, and the music selection awesome! Out of all the videos I have watched on your channel this one and the C96 Mauser? The one with the German solider re-enactors was also my favorite. But this one is my favorite to watch. Keep making videos in this style you guys rock! And yes my son is buying a 1301 before I do 🥲
For me, my M2 & 1301 are meant for hunting and home defense. I have a M2 with an interchangeable rifled slug barrel for deer hunting that the M4 or 1301 don’t offer. The remaining 11 months of the year it’s in home defense mode with it’s smooth bore barrel attached. For me to pick my favorite is like picking which child I prefer. They’re both incredible shotguns, but at least Benelli gives me the option to do something more with it…kindof like my kid that studied harder and has a better job. Love ‘em both though!!!
the new M4 is heavier,has a lot of new features, and costs quite a bit more than before; still an amazing weap for self defense. 1301 is awesome no doubt, even like the A300 as a more affordable option for those with budget constraints. Check out the new M4 though i think you will be “blown away”… impressed with it.
God damn. This video just justified my purchase of this shotgun (LTT version, specifically) a thousand times over. It was already justified the day I saw it arrive at my FFL early last year but my love for it once again is at full blast (lol). Oh, what still gets me, though, is how incredibly light this thing is. And at no cost when it comes to shooting. I don't know how they did it but they did it with this one.
This video is spot on. I have the 1301 comp. 21 inch barrel. I prefer that because I can load 1 extra round for competition. I also prefer beads as opposed to rifle sights on my shotguns. Also makes a Burris fast fire easier to use due to beads being out of the way where sights block everything. My buddy has the M4. Mine cost 1350. His. 2150. Recoil is harder on mine to be sure but not a huge factor in any 3 gun match that I've noticed except at the end of the day, I'm rubbing my shoulder a bit more than Scott. I smoke him in reloads though. I prefer my butt stock to his pistol grip version for comp, but I use both just fine. Both have their charms. Both have their cursed. Neither one has anything I would pass on the gun over. I like em both!
I bought mine back in 2016 for $650 before any big channels had done any videos for them and there was only one company making aftermarket parts. It's probably the best deal I've ever gotten on a gun.
"Not a hostage situation, if there are no hostages." -Garand Thumb 2022
Also, Russian Special Forces
Then it's just a situation
It's hard to argue with his logic
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This channel is a cozy blanket made of pure chaos, and I love it.
His videos are legitimately very relaxing.
Well said lol
Strangely wholesome
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Beretta always gets the ergonomics just right. Those Italians really are masters of their crafts.
It's a beautiful country if you ever get to visit. Id highly recommend it just for the food alone.
Agreed. Same for their Amazing cars and motorcycles
Beretta had been making guns for centuries.
Got one a few months ago and I’m honesty in love with it. Definitely my first pick for a weapon if there’s ever a situation where you need one. Unless you’ve got some massive property where you need rifle level range, if you’re just protecting your home I couldn’t think of a better gun
no doubt at the very apex of car and bike design, however we should be grateful that their guns are infinitely more reliable than the motor vehicles are known to be!@@gtfuentes5814
Shoots more rounds in an intro than many people who own a shotgun for home defense. Nice!
"If you ever got tired of driving on the freeway seeing these cringe tacticool larps with cringe punisher, we the people, 1776, 3%, molan laab, n snek don't tread sticker right next to a blue line sticker(makes no sense) talking about holding the line, when in reality that line keeps getting pushed back go ahead and hit that like button"
@@techti8792 So true! I have a few shirts but otherwise I think grey man is the way to go.
Yeah, many people who own a gun for self defense can't afford to buy ammo for practice because of people dumping magazines into the dirt for youtube or istagram likes.
@@alessiob8700 Truth be told, CZcams videos are a tiny % of all ammo usage lol.
@@alessiob8700 let's pretend 100 youtubers all dropped 500 rounds for a video. That isn't even a drop in the bucket.
Watched this at 8am. Had a 1301 by 10 am.
Watched at 1201 , need to save up first then will buy
@@yogiballajust do it. Grow a pair
@@yogiballa did you end up saving up and buying it??
It’s 6:37 am right now… 🤔 I need it.
Just watched the video now i need to save up 2k 😂😅
I can't believe other vets were giving this guy crap for practicing in his full kit. I see nothing wrong with it.
(Dang... Didnt think this comment would attract this much debate... anyways 💁♂️ I don't care about this anymore.. let's all move on! Im probably just going to try delete this comment idk 🤷♂️ THANK YOU for the likes!
Wear your kit kings
Why would you NOT wear your kit lmao
Some people just like to bitch and whine
They forget the #1 rule: always look cool
Imagine practicing without full kit for so long that when you actually get into a combat situation with full kit on you suck because you're unbalanced
"AR and AK guys: You deserve eachother...be friends." Words of wisdom there!
No way how this work...
I was talking to a new guy in my platoon and he started going off about how superior the AK platform and 7.62 is to the AR and I almost got into it... but I stopped myself. Ok friend yeah the AK is a good weapon, cool opinion bro.
Smart man, arguments are a waste of time...unless you're a lawyer and getting paid to argue.
@@DPham1 Then you can close whole net and return to stone age...
Magazine fed vepr 12?
The Langdon 1301 is the most aesthetic shotgun ever made I think
Spas 12 for the nostalgia imo
Fuck no. Auto 5
@@mantism.d.8363 Spas is ugly af... cool gun but that shit is ugly
@@SharkByteOfficial Beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend. Example: some people find Sarah Jessica Parker attractive 🤷♂️...I'd also inject the 1897 Trenchgun into this conversation though.
Browning Belgium a5 for me
This video IS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE!I didn't even know about the 1301 and I'm glad that you pointed out the difference between the two!Keep it up!
Hear me out. Mossberg shockwave version of 1301, use it as a sidearm
@@TheAnnoyingBoss check out the Demonstrated Concepts channel, he runs a couple birds head grip auto shotguns
One aspect about the Beretta 1301 that I love is it's deceptively small size. When many people first see a 1301, they initially think it's an SBS (Short Barreled Shotgun) because it looks so short. Beretta has managed to make the barrel on the 1301 look shorter then it actually is. Add this to it's light weight and features, and you've got an Awesome shotgun.
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The reason the 1301 "looks" shorter when compared to other shotguns is it's shorter LOP, not any type of "smoke and mirrors" magic on the visual aspect of the barrel.
@@kwb377 well and also the much longer foregrip/rail that covers that barrel, the m4 has a very short LOP also however doesn't get confused as a SBS compared to the beretta
It looks like it has a shorter receiver than most shotguns, which probably helps.
If you ever see an 18 inch double or single barrel, they look almost *too* short. But that's just because they have very short receivers which lends themselves to a short overall length.
@@coolorphans Audiomachine - Revolution
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Love my Beretta 1301! It’s been 100% reliable with every type of ammo and is the bella of shotguns. The Nordic tube extension is a must! The Magpul stock is much better than the pistol grip one from Mesa Tactical.
when I got mine, I immediately went to Aridus furniture upgrades and optic rear plate along with a Blitzkrieg front sight post
So after the wife got done yelling at me for spending some of the vacation money. . . I went shooting. Good times.
Same with mine.. not a misfire once.
To maintain 922r compliance, make sure that the follower is also changed out. Look up what the feds consider to be okay and not. You'll see that just adding the extension can land you into hot water.
I also switched from the MT stock. The 1301 trigger is just not designed for a pistol grip.
Been watching this channel for years now. I own a 1301 and love it! While I’ve never shot an M4, I have shot many other Benelli shotguns, very fine weapons. The 1301 is perfect in my world, I’ll never get rid of it!
I'm debating between the 1301 and the M4. Leaning toward the the Beretta.
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I handled the M4 while deciding. It’s very cool and obviously a proven weapon. It felt too big/bulky to me. The 1301 is sleek, short, easy to wield. Plus it has the fastest trigger system there is. It’s super smooth and comfortable. It’s about $500 cheaper, though the 1301 is still expensive. I didn’t care about the price, I just bought what I liked best. Let us know what you pick up!
“Not a hostage situation if there are no hostages”
That had me dead
Beslan be like
Not a hostage situation when there's not a hostage taker breathing
Sounds like Russian hostage scenario tactics.
@@bec6143 the fuse mentality
One of my first pistol matches I shot a hostage right in the face. It was his fault for being captured.
12:50 "Whether you're going through a shooting course, or you're larping, or it's the end of the world and you're just smoking Tuscan Raiders, whatever the hell you're doing...." That got me lmao
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I had been looking for an M4 for about a year, and six months ago I finally gave up and “settled” on a 1301. Mine came from the factory with the extended magazine and QD clamp at the front. I was a little disappointed that I was having to settle until about 2 seconds into shooting it and realized just how fantastic it is. I recently (Friday) found an M4 at my usual gun shop for sale, and really didn’t have any buyers remorse. Really impressed with just how good this thing is.
I never knew anything about Beretta shotguns until I switched from my browning xs skeet to a Beretta urika al391... their line of autoloaders are absolutely amazing!!
Omg. People. Report the bullshit spam.
Also, most everything Beretta makes is impressive. Love their m9 series pistols
@@contractzero1194 I don't have much experience with their pistols but definitely wouldn't hesitate owning one. I have around 5000 rnds through my shotgun and it runs flawless. It doesn't see much competition use anymore but I use it dove hunting every year. It's a little heavy for a field gun but swings nicely.
@@contractzero1194 I used to report every single one I saw, I’ve since given up. They are bots and for every account that’s deleted, a program somehow makes 10 more and it almost seems like a hydra, take out one and 2 grow back in its place. Yet if I say anything remotely curse word heavy, my comment is shadow deleted in 20 seconds. Tired of CZcams’s crap.
@Agent Mueller this world is going to hell in a hand basket. Movies suck, ammo and firearms are getting out of hand, video games are garbage. Is there anything good left?
@@contractzero1194 Let’s go ahead and start a militia and burn it all down man. Or just stay home and continue to watch CZcams videos. I’m cool with whatever tbh
Great review! I have a Benelli M4 and I tell everyone that asks which one I would go with that if I didn't already have a M4 that I would go with a 1301. You can't lose either way but you can buy a lot of ammo with the price difference. They are both fantastic shotguns. The only problem is availability...
Lol
Regardless when purchasing either the money will still end up in Brettas pocket.
Which one would you get? I’m in the fence for either atm
I wish FN didnt discontinue their awesome SLPs.
You trust your life to 5 rounds? Not me. The 9 rounds of 00 buck of a Benelli M4.will stop any home invasion in its tracks.
Thanks for your honesty you are a rare breed
The BLink action has been around for awhile, actually. I’ve used a beretta a40 for duck hunting-the a400 is the second iteration of the BLink I think- and I’ve dropped it in the mud way too many times and I’ve never had a malfunction. It’s a phenomenal system and it’s super easy to work on/clean. It’s comparable to a short stroke piston or a gas tappet system in terms of both disassembly and operation. It’s one of my favorites and I think it’s a real contender against the benelli
Only time I ever had an issue with my A-400 was the first couple hundred rounds due to cycling issues, but it was the water foul model that could shoot 3 1/2" shells and I was using it to shoot sporting clays. Long story short the issue was due to light loads in a gun that wasn't broken in yet and since then I have never had an issue with it and love my A-400.
I never had problems with a fresh a400 shooting clay round
Just picked up a 1301 at Nations gun show! So light, fast, flawless!
How much was it?
@@Josh-mk7ok 1450, vendor had like 10 of them, sold them out Saturday
@@tai1704 Was there on Saturday too lol
I was there today which vendor did you get it from
😅 I'm a gun dealer there! Virginia Tactical Shooting Academy
Between this and James Reeves, Beretta has been getting a ton of positive reviews for the 1301.
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@@OGsDangerShow Can't forget you, buddy. Thank you, for all your efforts, and for everything you share with us.
Yea! Driving up the price, one video at a time 👍
@@springbloom5940 get in early. 🤷♂️
Beretta 1301 Tactical is the best semi-auto shotgun ever made. To compare it with Benelli M4 reminds me about comparing Mossberg 590 to Remington 870. Difference in between these two pump-action shotguns are that Mossberg 500 (590) doesn’t have anything stupid on it, but Remington 870 doesn’t have anything that is not stupid. The same explanation is valid to describe differences in between 1301 and M4. Beretta factory is 498 years old factory, 441 years older than Benelli. Keep good work!
I own both the M4 and the 1301 love them equally. Fun fact you can own both in Canada believe it or not!🇨🇦
We are lucky! I also have both and on different days, I will choose one or the other. Either way, we are both well armed.
Shhhhhhh stop telling people this so we can continue to own them
yea but dont you need a permission slip
So far we don't!
Good to know 😌
Here's why you care about that bolt being faster: because it's *lighter.* And the reason why you care about it being lighter is because it will cycle grossly weak 12 gauge shots that the M4 won't. It also translates into a touch less kick against you, because the mass of the bolt is a contributing factor on a shot-to-shot basis. Also, we're not humping these on a 5-mike through dusty environments. The M4 may be battle-proven -- I'm not arguing that -- I'm arguing that in the conditions we're going to be using our shotguns, the extra 'beef' of an M4 is a detriment, not a benefit. To that end, the 1301 is winning competitions, and the M4 is rarely even used. But if you examine what wins a competition, you'll see that it has a lot do with what wins a gun-fight: _it's the _*_first_*_ to put metal on target._ ... and that's where the 1301 outshines the M4, as proven by competitions.
Good intelligent comment and absolutely accurate.
So get the 1301 over the M4 if you want subsonic shells?
People sleeping on the M2 though...
I was under the impression that what made the m4 so cool was it’s self regulating gas system that allows it to even shoot underpowered less lethal rounds without having to change how it’s gassed. I agree that the lighter carrier helps the beretta, but I don’t think it’s necessarily an issue for the m4
So basically if I want a comp shotgun, go 1301. If I want a reliable combat shotgun, go M4. Got it.
And the M4 can shoot lighter loads, as well. I have both and have had no issues.
1301 is great. I bought mine lightly used for a great price and added magpul stock “ aridus industries “
adapter & bolt mechanism which corrects the release issue of the early unit. Still waiting for the re-stocking of the foregrip from aridus but love love love my 1301.
Currently next weapon on my wishlist.
Shot a rental at my local range Saturday, and again it just astounded me.
Get the LTT 1301, worth the effort and wait. Got mine over a year ago and had to wait 6months before I got it. Fell in love with it after the MrGunsNGear review two years ago.
It's worth it. The Beretta is one of the best guns I've owned.
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I have a Benelli. We have the M4s in the Marine Corps. I am now looking into getting the Beretta 1301. From what I've seen I may just like this better than the Benelli 1014 (M4). Time will tell.
Got one in FDE, got the mag extender and looking at more to put on. Love the gun. It’s light and easy to operate. Factory sights are accurate. Just a great gun to have.
mesa tactical makes after market stuff for it
I’ve been looking for one for so long.
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I trained for two decades on the 870 SBR with ghost rings on a Wilson combat timed with accuracy with slugs, including a combat load to throw in from the belt. That also was 00 buck shot. The training is there which led me get the Mossberg 830A1when it came out as I love ghost rings. I modified the hell out of it over the years.
What mods have you done on your 930? I have a 930spx and the aftermarket options seem pretty limited aside from sling mounts. Magpul thinks they're herporrheaids, I guess ..
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Give Sean a raise he's earned it. Infact do an episode with him playing your part. It would be awesome to see him portraying you.
I’ve been using Beretta competition guns for years, 1301FP, 390’s and the A400. They all have been wonderful high mileage guns. My A390st has fired at least a house worth of ammo through it without any parts breakage. Everything from lightweight bird shot to slugs. No issues. Has killed everything from clay through deer. If the new 1301 is anywhere near as durable it will give the Benelli a run for its money.
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Wow. You and AK Lord are really on it with the dark humour today. I love it. The logic behind no hostages negating a hostage situation is impeccable.
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Beautiful shotgun. If I hadn’t already blown my shotgun budget on an M2 I would buy one. The M2 is the easiest shotgun to clean ever. My former home defense shotgun was my duck and goose gun, an Ithaca 37 for which I bought an aftermarket riot barrel. Love my old Ithaca, smoothest pump action you can imagine.
Oh man I'm pumped for this one. I have an m4, it's undeniably great and is the gold standard for a reason, but I also have an LTT 1301 and so far it's every bit as good. I love them both. It's nice to see the 1301 getting some love.
Which is more reliable? If you could take 1 to war which is better?
@@wcsdiaries I haven't put them through enough torture to be able to declare a winner with reliability, they've both been essentially flawless. During the first 100 or so rounds with the m4 I ran some light Target loads as fast as I could, and it choked a couple times, but it's run everything else flawlessly. The 1301 has run everything, even light rounds during the break in period. I have full confidence in both. I do find the 1301 is easier to operate with it's superior controls - @garand was absolutely correct regarding the controls. There's nothing wrong with the m4's controls, the 1301's are just better. If better controls make the shooter more reliable, then I suppose the 1301 is arguably more reliable?
I think if I'm in my home, I choose the 1301 and if I'm outdoors I grab the m4.
Also, the mlok hand guard on my 1301 makes mounting accessories much easier than on the m4.
Hopefully this helps.
@@cfreuen Awesome analysis thank you so much. I'm guessing you have the gen 2? Is the new gen 3 worth the upgrade you think?
@@wcsdiaries that's a good question, I'm not sure. I bought my 1301 with all the bells and whistles/upgrades from Langdon tactical about 6 months ago, and they're supplied directly by Beretta so I'd assume it's the most recent generation.
@@wcsdiaries also watch tfbtv review the 1301 if you have a chance. I think the consensus is that nobody is ready to say it's better than the m4, but a lot of people are comfortable calling them peers, and it's a much better value. That being said, if it's truly a defense scenario, I don't care about cost.
Looks nice. If I didn’t already own the Benelli M4 I’d seriously take a look it the 1301.
Sell the M4
Buy the M2 speed
Buy 1301 comp pro
Done
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I wouldn't trade my Supernova for anything
After watching several videos on tactical shotguns in my pre purchase research it was this excellent video that convinced me the Beretta 1301 was the gun for me.
I purchased one two weeks ago taking time to set it up with red dot,light,sling and ammo cards I finally got it to the range today and this gun is an absolute Beast ran 100% with 5 different types of ammo it was the most fun I have had in a long time.
Thanks for this great video review!
Beretta 1301
Ithica 37
SPAS 12
Benelli M4
The Italians sure do make the best shotguns.
You forgot Fabarm stf 12
be it boots or shotguns those shifty i tai's know how to build them
Ithaca is American.
As a motorcycle rider I always went with the Italian Alpinestars boots for both dirt and street, but a lot of those are made in Asia now. The Gaerne’s are still made in Italy and I can see the difference in the stiching and attention to fit in the lining. Alpinestars are still pretty good.
Don't forget the SPAS 15.
I just picked a 1301 up a couple months ago and I love it. With the magazine extension Ive found that shells that dont allow you to load a full 7 in the tube you can get the shell in 90% of the way in and it shucks the 7th shell into the gate for an easy ghost load
Just curious what did it cost you? 1090 they’re almost impossible to find in stock.
Try to find different shells that are shorter length. Took me a while but found some.
The Langdon Tactical is truly amazing. In function, quality, and it’s unique. Never mind being the fastest cycling auto loader.
Enter Gen-12 from Genesis Arms.
@kilgor5793let me guess, that's what you have.
@kilgor5793 crazy that they ca charge that much for a box mag fed shotgun. They kinda suck.
I'm not a fanboy of any particular mfr, but Beretta triggers are impecable, even out of the box.
Im seriously looking at the Beretta 1301 now. Thanks GT.
It’s an awesome piece of weaponry, just purchased one 3 weeks ago.
cz triggers tho
@@LIONTAMER3D I gotta say, that is what I have heard. But for the decades of me shootin, I have not had the opportunity to shoot a CZ. So I must take yours and other knowledgeable/experienced folks word for it.
But the Beretta trigger I know and it is sweet!
@@PraiseCaster i have a pair of cz pistols. one that i never carry, so the trigger rests @ the break, there's no "take up"; any amount of pressure will discharge the firearm. the one i do carry, i left 6mm of take up on the trigger because take up on a carry gun is essentially a safety mechanism. both triggers reset @ 4mm off the wall: fire a shot & the trigger comes out 4mm before the next shot is ready to go. it took about a year to learn to run both triggers =/
I own the Langdon Tactical version of the Beretta 1301. It is a sweet shotgun, a serious fighting shotgun out of the box. Never had any issues with the shotgun. I love the gun! Cannot outrun the cycling of this gun with heavy loads double 00 buck and slugs. Excellent review!
Does it pinch your thumb when loading? I had to replace the loading gate/lifter on a m2 due to that problem.
@@brokenwrench404 No I have not had that happen.
@@brokenwrench404 No, and I have fumbled many a quad load in my attempts. I got a shell stuck once trying to ghost load but that was on me. Going to get a metal pic' rail on top. The polymer factory rail has come loose on me twice in 600rounds over two years.
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I'm a novice gun enthusiast and I recently purchased my first shotgun. I went with the Beretta 1301 tactical. The thing that most impressed me that I find is not noted in many of the reviews of this weapon I found online is the perfect weight balance that you get between the rear stock and front end of the gun. The M4, aside from it being heavier, felt top heavy toward the barrel in my hands. I think the even weight balance makes the recoil to weight ration so impressive for the Beretta 1304. It feels balanced in the hands while aiming as well. Reminds me of a mid engine Porsche. Just perfectly engineered without unnecessary bells and whistles.
Just shot my 1301 LTT yesterday for the first time and it was awesome. 6 different buck/slug loads and no issues.
EVERY SINGLE TIME im saving up for an underrated gun you make a video on it and IT SELLS OUT! Damnit daddy why!?!?!
1301 is hardly underrated
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Being a Benelli M4 owner and user for years I fell in love with the 1301.
I've been thinking of getting a 1301, is it worth it?
@@ignis_infinitus_infernus Absolutely, it's basically the same shotgun at a cheaper price with no sacrifice in quality imo. You will not be disappointed with it.
@@hoffmiermp It makes you wonder why(from a business perspective) Beretta would undercut/cannibalize their Benelli M4 sales with the 1301, as the M4 has a higher price point yet the cheaper 1301 delivers nearly identical performance.
@@JJW3 I wouldn't say undercut/cannibalize sales per say. It was a matter of time before the patent ran out and others start following suit on a platform that flat out works. Hell, even the turks came out with a wanna be "turkelli" and I have some serious reservations about that shotgun.
@@hoffmiermp yeah!!! James Reeves of "TFB TV" had just done a torture test video on the "Turknelli", and while he was in the middle of firing it, it jammed a couple of times. so this made me think, that the Turks made it with cheaply made parts and whatnot.
Tried the competition version of this shotgun. The action is amazingly smooth. Definitely recommend it to anyone interested in a good semi auto shotgun
I wonder how exactly they manufacture it to be so smooth when interlocking with all the other parts.
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Love my 1301. Light to heavy loads it eats everything. The bolt release on the second gen is good to go. The magpul stock is a must. Aridus And GG&G both make good stock adaptors.
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Everybody complained about the first gen bolt release but I actually like it because I can unload the magazine at lightning speed. I've never accidentally pressed the rear of the bolt release and had them all fly out during competition, but I guess some people have. I only shoot clays though, maybe if you're running and gunning and crawling around, then it could be a problem.
Thats one gorgeous beast🤩😌 Beretta NEVER disappoints🤗
Clearly you have never been saddled up with a military issue M9.
"It's normal sized it just looks a bit small"
Those words came very naturally to him
I have one. I like it a lot. Only my coach gun “cycles” faster. The Bennelli is probably better for issuing to crayon eaters who’ll use it as a tent stake or baseball bat between firefights. The 1301 is better for civilians like myself who will mostly only be the scourge of paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and steel plates.
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I had a nightmare with my 1301. Out of the box, the barrel was not aligned correctly in the barrel extension such that the front sight post was off to the side and the the mag tube and barrel were not parallel. The gas block being twisted was my biggest concern as the piston would not ride properly on the mag tube, causing it to wear faster. Beretta said it had to go back for warranty repair so I ship it off to them. Eight months and lots of phone calls later, they tell me it needs a new barrel…well Duh, I could have told them that. Next problem is that barrels are on back order. Four months later, yeah, that’s right, a year after shipping it back, I get it back, open the box, and the alignment is even worse than with the original barrel (that I had asked to get back since it had the original serial number, but they kept it). Back on the phone and this time they agree to let me keep the gun and just send me a new barrel. A month or so later I get another barrel, slap it in, and the sight post is welded to the end of the barrel off center…at least the gas block is aligned correctly so I don’t feel bad shooting it. Back on the phone with Beretta again and another barrel is on the way. I get the next barrel a month later, throw it in, and finally everything is aligned correctly. Never mind that the end of the sight post looks like it was struck with a chisel several times and some dimpling on the inner surface of the post that looks like someone put a bar in there to twist it. At least everything is straight now. Anyways, four barrels and 14 months later, my 1301 is fixed as much as it’s going to get. So check your 1301 for proper alignment. Take off the fore-end, flip the gun over, and look to make sure the mag tube is parallel with the barrel, and check that your front sight post is vertical. I went to Scheel’s in Sparks, NV where they had at least a dozen 1301s on racks such that anyone could pick them up and inspect. Out of the dozen there, at least half had a front sight post that was not vertical. I couldn’t tell without taking the fore-end off, but I imagine several of those also had the gas block twisted to the side such that the barrel and mag tube were not parallel.
Stay away Beretta 1301 Tactical , people overrated ??? see Update: Beretta 1301 Tactical (Beretta customer service is crap).
Loved this review, I've been in love with the M-4 forever I just couldn't afford one. After watching this I have complete faith that the 1301 is a VERY capable AND affordable shotgun. Oh, also thank you I love your videos.
Its still above 1 grand so its not exactly affordable. If you can buy this which is $1500 then there shouldnt be any problems buying the m4 which is only a couple hundred more…
@@SeudXe good point but i paid 2000 for the m4… 1500 for the beretta which gave me room for upgrades. Different budgets matter maybe??
@@fortyfiveseventy2994 if you had to choose , M4 or 1301? I’m on the fence atm
@FortyFiveSeventy It's less than 1,500 street price.
Also, the A300 Ultima Patrol is another option.
MSRP on the 1301 is now $1760 oof. M4s are almost always at least $2000. I want a 1301.
Easily the best firearm-entertainment channel on CZcams, so honest, so passionate, so professional, so informative, with good cinematography that's fun but not cheesy or boring.
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This the best firearm and shooting channel in all the ‘tube. I’m not really even much of a gun guy and I love his work. It’s super informative and crazy entertaining. Job well done my dude, job well done.
Way to go Beretta.Sweet gun there.Never disappointed with the Beretta
I've been waiting for this one for quite a while. And I would have to give the Langdon Tactical version of the Beretta 1301 the nod. I have an LT Elite 92 and am confident that LT provides an exceptional shotgun here.
The LLT version is so worth it. I did it and haven’t regretted it one but.
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Fun-fact: The Langdon Tactical Beretta 1301 with gray Magpul furniture was featured in Chris Prat's most recent movie, The Tomorrow War.
Why am I saying this? Because that movie is what introduced me to this shotgun. And since then I have wanted one. Dang it Garandthumb, now I can't get one of these for a long time, because you made a great video on it. Lol.
The entire movie was great, but the weapons choices had me yelling at my TV. That said, the 12ga is the only weapon that made sense
Beretta 1301 Tactical is in Chris Pratt’s new show ‘Terminal List’
Been waiting for this review for months and it definitely lived up to my expectations! I've had my Beretta 1301 for almost 2 years now and haven't had any issues. One of my favorite guns in the collection!
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I'll have a beer for you dude
I just bought the berretta a400. It's the same design with all the same controls on a waterfowl gun. It makes loading with heavy gloves on way easier. The biggest difference is it has berretas kickoff system in the stock so I'd be interest to see if it is even softer recoiling.
The 400 and 400xp reduce most shell recoil by 70%. Yeah, its lighter than the M4 :3
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I own 2 of the A400 models and a 1301 comp. If we are splitting hairs the 1301 is the same design as the A300. The A400 is a 3.5" receiver, A300 is 3".
As usual another great and entertaining review. I've got the original 1301 comp pro and am very happy with it. I have the kick-off dampening system in the stock. It's lite weight and takes away some of thump from big loads.
It's absurd how epic your intro is! Love it man, thanks for the video.
I've been seriously considering the Beretta 1301 because of the gun laws here in New York, by my interpretation, it's one of the few semi-auto shotguns that isn't banned.
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@@coolorphansWhy would you ask him? He don't know xD
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Why not ask him? Asking is how you learn.
Simply move away
Stop living in NY, stop paying taxes to tyrants, stop giving them representation in Congress.
i bought a benelli M4 and some crackheads at the range had the audacity to tell me I should have got this. I laughed in 1.5 ounce slugs
I have the competition version, which I chose because I’ve been shooting flying targets for a long time, so I’m very comfortable running a bead sight. Easily my favorite shotgun.
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same here. not to mention the extra 5.5" inches of barrel doesnt hurt, you get more capacity with extension tubes and a longer bead. I saw a guy with a 1301 tac and a 11 shot extension past the barrel and had a laugh.
Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹
I'm in high-level protection, and the 1301 offers an extremely rare opportunity own a phenomenal weapon at a fantastic low price: it could be priced a lot closer to the Benelli M4 (also owned by Baretta).. it's faster than the M4 (you can't out-run it), fasts reloads are a LOT easier than the M4 (especially as you avoid the M4 issue of getting your thumb busted), has Barreta quality, handles all loads effortlessly and is significantly cheaper. It's more streamlined shape allows for more snag-free deployment. The M4 however, is sexier.
Thanks for the great video..
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Thanks for the great video! The Benelli 1301 Tactical is designed for acceptable felt recoil using low recoil loads from 1200 to 1325 fps. The lightweight allows you to put 12 rounds on the shell carriers, a light, a red dot and a sling on the weapon without the overall weight being burdensome.
The what? . . .
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This thing loaded like a Krag-Jørgensen. Really neat and simple Idea. Allows you to keep loading one by one but also keeping the mag tube loaded till you really need to unless he’ll much like the krag.
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This is your highest quality video yet Thumb! Love the effort with the music and great editing. Thank you for this amazing content brother!
You must have missed the PKM video.
There's other gun channels. And then there's Garand Thumb. Always a step above. Amazing quality videos. And awesome cinematics.
You and Lucas are the best thing that has happened in the 2A community for a long time, keep on truckin brother.
I have shot a beretta a300 for waterfowl for years… I clean it once a season I don’t care how muddy or filled with branches and shit it gets. My gun has never once jammed (except for feeding turkey loads). On every hunt I have been on, guys running benelli super black eagles have issues and spend 15-20 minutes trying to fix their gun every hunt. I know there is obviously a lot of differences between hunting and tactical shotguns, however, I’m extremely impressed with my beretta a300. I prefer shooting it over my browning Maxus any day. I’ve literally shoved bean stalks behind the bolt and shot it just to prove to my friends it cycle through anything.
I have been wanting this shotgun since I first laid eyes on it shortly after it's release. And after doing some other research, I specifically held out until flannel daddy did a review..and now it has come. I guess I'll be getting it after all haha
The 1301's bolt release also obviously has a lever attached to it, which gives you more strength/leverage to actuate it if you press down on the far end of the lever, which I presume makes it very EASY to release the bolt! That's excellent.
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3:18 “Now, why do we keep talking about shotguns? Well, because we’re obsess with them, cause we’re American, and there’s nothing more American than Americans using shotguns.” Greatest thing I’ve ever heard from Garand Thumb, that’s true. That’s the facts 🖨 🇺🇸
This is the best shotgun out there imo. I love B M4s (or Panzer M4 clones) but this is my favorite 😍
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Extremely violent and well put together are now my standards for everything
Can’t begin to tell you how jealous I am of what you just said ! At least allow me to quote you on that !
I’m going to commit it to memory !
Can anyone just stop and recognize the cinematically talented opening of this review!!! It FU*KING DOPE!!
If I didn’t already have a Benelli M4, I’d get one of these. I’m jealous that you can put a Magpul stock on that. If that’s the Italian Stallion, the Benelli is Clubber Lang.
“What’s your prediction for the fight?”
“Pain”
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Excellent review. I'm beginning to fall in love with the 1301.
Absolutely love my Benelli M2, the Italian shotguns are some of the finest in quality. My M2 eats anything, even the super lightweight shotshells.
There is a Winchester low recoil low noise round I use in cowboy action shooting that is like 950 fps. My M2 will not cycle it reliably (about 50%). But that is the only commercial load it won’t reliably cycle. It will cycle even the “low recoil target loads.”
Versa max tactical which shares the M4 gas system has never let me down, can’t say it’s ever had a malfunction with 2-3/4, 3 or 3-1/2’s
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To compete with the benelli you have to get all the LTT upgrades, and by that point, you're already paying the same amount (or more if you want to mount an optic).
but wouldn't that be a factory benelli? You'd have a gucci'd out 1301 at that point.
How does a factory Beretta not compete with a Benelli?
Great presentation! Thanks so much. I'm an M4 guy but have much respect and admiration for the 1301. Impressive!!
Man the way you handle those shells is A tier😏😏
I obviously haven’t finished the vid but I know it’s gonna be a banger
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I watch the first few minutes every morning for my morning motivation. The music goes great with it. Love this channel just need a little more MOJO mixed in. You two are awesome and entertaining together!!
This guy is making content. Why is there hate because of what he's wearing? Getting to see th "italian Stallion" in action from all these great angles is a huge plus+, and he makes it interesting to watch.
I love my Benelli M2. All I did was put a 10 round tube, improved lifter, enlarged bolt handle and release and a flashlight on it. I am a fan of the M4 and the Beretta as well but have found that my M2 is more versatile when it comes to being useful for hunting too by throwing on a 26" barrel. Being a poor slob I have to always consider how versatile my kit is.
I think you can get longer barrels for the 1301 too.
@@ShooterMcGottem Good info. I doubt I will ever get rid of my M2 but that would certainly make it more versatile than the M4.
@@tec2388 awww no fun.
@@jasminebebe3455 someone above just said it's only for the competition versions that you can swap barrels. Maybe in the future. That would really make it a do it all.
@@tec2388 oh yeah, I do a little light skeet shooting using the Full breacher Choke with mine haha. It runs flawlessly with any round I've ever put through it. I've also ran 2k rounds through mine without cleaning in 2 years and it still runs great. I made a video about mine too actually.
For anyone considering this shotgun, go for it. Aftermarket is a bit limited but there's more aftermarket support being developed for it, currently aridus industries and GG&G are the only ones offering most of the accessories, Mesa tactical offers a pistol grip version of the stock for the 1301 if that is your thing
You got to go to aridus Industries for the accessories the guy that runs it makes fantastic accessories for it
I did an AR class with the owner of Aridus. Cool dude.
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Love the Langdon Tactical...It seriously just runs and runs, super fast action.
I realize the video came out a while ago I watch on TV instead of computer. Just want to say this video is so well done the camera angles, the shooting closeups, and the music selection awesome! Out of all the videos I have watched on your channel this one and the C96 Mauser? The one with the German solider re-enactors was also my favorite. But this one is my favorite to watch. Keep making videos in this style you guys rock! And yes my son is buying a 1301 before I do 🥲
For me, my M2 & 1301 are meant for hunting and home defense. I have a M2 with an interchangeable rifled slug barrel for deer hunting that the M4 or 1301 don’t offer. The remaining 11 months of the year it’s in home defense mode with it’s smooth bore barrel attached. For me to pick my favorite is like picking which child I prefer. They’re both incredible shotguns, but at least Benelli gives me the option to do something more with it…kindof like my kid that studied harder and has a better job. Love ‘em both though!!!
the new M4 is heavier,has a lot of new features, and costs quite a bit more than before; still an amazing weap for self defense. 1301 is awesome no doubt, even like the A300 as a more affordable option for those with budget constraints. Check out the new M4 though i think you will be “blown away”… impressed with it.
Has this been released already?
God damn. This video just justified my purchase of this shotgun (LTT version, specifically) a thousand times over. It was already justified the day I saw it arrive at my FFL early last year but my love for it once again is at full blast (lol).
Oh, what still gets me, though, is how incredibly light this thing is. And at no cost when it comes to shooting. I don't know how they did it but they did it with this one.
Each episode is like what you waited for every week with your most favorite series.
The Beretta 1301 is like Thors hammer. It's perfect
Spent four years in the Marines, NEVER got to shoot a Benelli or a Beretta.
This video is spot on. I have the 1301 comp. 21 inch barrel. I prefer that because I can load 1 extra round for competition. I also prefer beads as opposed to rifle sights on my shotguns. Also makes a Burris fast fire easier to use due to beads being out of the way where sights block everything. My buddy has the M4. Mine cost 1350. His. 2150. Recoil is harder on mine to be sure but not a huge factor in any 3 gun match that I've noticed except at the end of the day, I'm rubbing my shoulder a bit more than Scott. I smoke him in reloads though. I prefer my butt stock to his pistol grip version for comp, but I use both just fine. Both have their charms. Both have their cursed. Neither one has anything I would pass on the gun over. I like em both!
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You’re awesome man! Love hearing your thoughts and we appreciate the abuse you lay on your own firearms!
Newer Tactical competition shooter here. I can learn from his recoil control on those quick follow ups with position changes. Beauty shooting.
Been really wanting to buy a 1301 but GunTube keeps driving up the price...
I bought mine back in 2016 for $650 before any big channels had done any videos for them and there was only one company making aftermarket parts. It's probably the best deal I've ever gotten on a gun.
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